How far is Barstow, CA from Fremont, CA?
The driving distance from Barstow, CA to Fremont, CA is about 155 miles (249.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barstow and Fremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barstow and Fremont.
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Start on West Barstow Avenue
46 m · 9 sec · West Barstow Avenue
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Turn right onto North Dickenson Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Dickenson Avenue
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Continue on West Herndon Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Herndon Avenue
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Continue on North Parkway Drive
2553 ft · 1 min · North Parkway Drive
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Turn left onto West Herndon Avenue
1275 ft · 26 sec · West Herndon Avenue
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Turn left onto North Golden State Boulevard
2010 ft · 44 sec · North Golden State Boulevard
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Continue straight
2806 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7
2522 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
74.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Northbound California State Route 99
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 84: Isabel Avenue, Portola Avenue
1611 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Isabel Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue
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Continue on Vallecitos Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Vallecitos Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Fremont, San Jose
2276 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Washington Boulevard
1530 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Boulevard
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Continue on Fremont Boulevard
1.9 mi · 5 min · Fremont Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mowry Avenue
692 ft · 29 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Continue on Mowry Avenue
542 ft · 23 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mowry Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barstow and Fremont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northbound California State Route 99
Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99
74.7 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Barstow and Chance Light Rain near Fremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barstow to Fremont?
The road trip is about 155 miles (249.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Keyes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Barstow and 75.9 miles from Fremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.56 one way or $63.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Barstow and Chance Light Rain near Fremont.
Stop Ideas Near Keyes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Keyes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barstow and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 122.12 mi (196.53 km).
#1 Barstow
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States
| Population | 23,581 |
| Coordinates | 36.8152200, -119.9698800 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mowry Avenue (-121.988548, 37.548259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $31.56 | $63.11 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $33.18 | $66.36 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $34.15 | $68.30 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $41.39 | $82.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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